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  • Exercise Physiology
  • Gerontology
  • Preventive Medicine

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  • Population aging necessitates personalized exercise interventions.
  • Limited research exists on tailored programs considering clinical and demographic factors.
  • This study addresses the need for effective exercise strategies in middle-aged adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a Global Physical Activity Questionnaire-based graded personalized exercise program.
  • To assess the program's effectiveness in middle-aged adults aged 40-69 years.
  • To investigate the impact on body composition, physical fitness, and muscle/fat thickness.

Main Methods:

  • A parallel-group randomized controlled trial involving 71 middle-aged adults.
  • Age-stratified randomization to treatment or control groups.
  • Personalized exercise prescription based on sex, age, and physical activity level, using circuit training.

Main Results:

  • Significant increases in abdominal muscle thickness (p < 0.01).
  • Significant reduction in body fat percentage (p = 0.02) and waist circumference (p = 0.01).
  • Positive effects observed across various physical fitness indicators.

Conclusions:

  • A graded personalized exercise program offers significant benefits for middle-aged adults.
  • The program effectively enhances muscle thickness, reduces body fat, and improves physical fitness.
  • This approach supports early preventive strategies to mitigate sarcopenia risk in later life.